Scientists are rethinking the evolution of vocal learning in birds. New Zealand s smallest bird, the rifleman or titipounamu, may have a rudimentary version of the talent possessed by parrots, hummingbirds and songbirds.
Asetoa Sam Pilisi’s research focuses on the cost of Pacific people serving their community. The Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland doctoral candidate is exploring Pacific self-care and burnout. More than 1100 participated in a survey .